Prepare against Johnny Schalkx
Belgium · World #17,220 classical · FIDE ID 201529
Our database contains 251 games by Johnny Schalkx, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johnny Schalkx's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johnny Schalkx before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,082 | 2,279 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,113 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,088 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 80 | 82 | 89 | 31.9% |
| As White | 121 | 47 | 42 | 32 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 33 | 40 | 57 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johnny Schalkx's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johnny Schalkx's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 83.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 9 | 7.4% | 88.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.3% | 87.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Schalkx usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Schalkx usually continues f4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schalkx usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 88.9% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Schalkx usually continues Bg2 (91.7% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Schalkx usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Schalkx usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 39 | 67.2% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 19.0% | 31.8% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.6% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 23 | 48.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.9% | 35.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Johnny Schalkx's chess games
All 251 games by Johnny Schalkx in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 80 wins, 82 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 32 | 9/11/12 | 28.1% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,634 | chT-BEL 0203 | B06 |
| Dec 2002 | Bernd Kohlweyer | 2,450 | chT-BEL 0203 | A25 |
| Aug 2019 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,405 | 35th Geraardsbergen Open | B06 |
| Feb 2001 | Bruno Carlier | 2,392 | chT-BEL 0001 | C41 |
| Jan 1999 | Pascal Vandevoort | 2,375 | ch-BEL | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1987 | 13 | 3 | 2,054 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,354 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,223 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,236 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,360 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 2 | 2,097 |
| 3rd Ghent IM | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johnny Schalkx's chess games?
251 games by Johnny Schalkx, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Johnny Schalkx has played.
What does Johnny Schalkx play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Johnny Schalkx opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johnny Schalkx answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (49% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Johnny Schalkx play as White?
As White, Johnny Schalkx's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Gambit (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johnny Schalkx play as Black?
As Black, Johnny Schalkx most often plays: Modern Defense (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Johnny Schalkx's FIDE rating?
Johnny Schalkx is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Johnny Schalkx played?
Our database contains 251 games by Johnny Schalkx, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 82 draws, 89 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johnny Schalkx?
251 games by Johnny Schalkx reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.